You must make sure
that the SD card is
inserted into the
receiver to ensure
proper data transfer
between the receiver
and
MobileMapper Office
This is because each feature type is exported as a single "lay-
er" or class of features stored in the GIS. Click on the Open
button and import as many layers as you want.
9. Uploading GIS Files to
MobileMapper Pro
After connecting the handheld to the PC running MobileMap-
per Office as explained on page 18, open the file job in Mo-
bileMapper Office using the File>Open command. Job
filenames are in the form "*.mmj".
Then on the menu bar of the MobileMapper Office main win-
dow, select File, Upload to GPS and Job.... MobileMapper Office
then routinely searches for the right baud rate to communi-
cate with the handheld. When communication is established
with the handheld, the upload sequence is automatically
started. A dialog box keeps you informed on the file being
transferred. A message is also displayed on the handheld in-
forming you that file transfer is in progress. These two indica-
tions disappear from the PC and handheld screens when data
transfer is complete.
10.Using MobileMapper Pro to
Revisit and Update Existing GPS/
GIS Jobs
You can use MobileMapper Pro not only to position and de-
scribe new GIS features but also to update information gath-
ered previously. This is particularly useful when collecting
data on things that change over time: streetlight bulbs burn
out, new roads are added to housing developments, new crops
are planted, etc.
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